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Strathfield

NSW 2135 • Greater Sydney

25,915
Population (2021)
$42,380
Median Income
6.57 km²
Area
43m
Elevation
Heritage HomesTransport HubKorean-AustralianEducation Focus

About Strathfield

Strathfield is an elegant suburb perfectly positioned at the junction of Sydney's major rail lines, where over 25,000 residents enjoy grand Federation homes and excellent connectivity. As an interchange station serving multiple lines, it offers transport access that few suburbs can match. The heritage streetscapes and established gardens give Strathfield a distinguished character.

Strathfield Plaza provides local shopping, but many residents take advantage of the transport connections to access larger centres easily. The dining scene reflects the suburb's substantial Korean community, with excellent restaurants along Strathfield Road. Private schools are numerous and prestigious. Strathfield attracts affluent families, particularly Korean-Australian, who value education, heritage homes, and transport convenience. It's traditional Sydney with an Asian-Australian character.

Strathfield falls under postcode 2135 and is governed by Burwood Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Strathfield electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2135
Urban Area
Burwood
LGA
Burwood
Federal Electorate
Reid
State Electorate
Strathfield
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.88°, 151.08°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
6.57 km²
Elevation
43m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Woolworths
    Shop 19, Strathfield Plaza, 11 The Boulevard Strathfield 2135 NSW

🎓 Schools

🏛️ Heritage-Listed Places

There are 5 heritage-listed places in or near Strathfield, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.

Trinity Uniting Church
62 The Boulevarde Strathfield • SHR #01671
St Anne's Roman Catholic Church (former)
St Annes Square, South Strathfield • SHR #00508
Strathfield rail underbridges
Great Southern and Western Railway, Strathfield • SHR #01055
Strathfield Railway Station group
Great Southern and Western Railway, Strathfield • SHR #01252
Mount St Mary Campus of the Australian Catholic University
25A Barker Rd Strathfield • SHR #01965

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$480
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,765
Avg Household Size
2.8 people
Median Age
32 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
25,813
Census 2021
25,915
▲ 0.4% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$34,424
Income 2021
$42,380
▲ 23.1% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 9,206
Born Overseas 15,524

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. Nepal 3,517
  • 2. China 2,231
  • 3. India 1,775
  • 4. South Korea 1,612
  • 5. Vietnam 813
  • 6. Sri Lanka 613
  • 7. Hong Kong 524
  • 8. Lebanon 385
  • 9. Malaysia 363
  • 10. Philippines 285
  • 11. Italy 282
  • 12. Indonesia 204
  • 13. England 172
  • 14. Egypt 162
  • 15. Taiwan 160

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Chinese 5,635
English 2,130
Australian 2,006
Korean 1,998
Indian 1,925
Lebanese 1,616
Italian 1,036
Vietnamese 1,001
Irish 862
Greek 579

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,973
Both parents born in Australia
19,891
Both parents born overseas
1,683
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
38.0%
No Religion
23.4%
Hinduism
20.8%
Buddhism
7.2%
Islam
3.6%
Sikhism
0.4%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
842 (3.2%)
5-14 years
2,082 (8.0%)
15-19 years
1,224 (4.7%)
20-24 years
3,899 (15.0%)
25-34 years
5,863 (22.6%)
35-44 years
2,881 (11.1%)
45-54 years
2,554 (9.9%)
55-64 years
2,711 (10.5%)
65-74 years
1,922 (7.4%)
75-84 years
1,243 (4.8%)
85+ years
704 (2.7%)

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